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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,666.44, 11,507.70 and 6,794.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,666.44, 11,507.70 and 6,794.52 is: 10,198.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,666.44 : 11,507.70 = 6,794.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,666.44/11,507.70 = 6,794.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,666.44x = 11,507.70 × 6,794.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,666.44x = 78,189,297.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,189,297.80/7,666.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,198.91

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